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Open Light Touch Framework for Independent and Alternative Education Support for Children and Young People in Devon

Devon County Council · Local authority

In brief

Devon County Council was looking for suppliers for training and education work. Bidding has closed and no award has been published yet.

It is a framework worth up to £613,990,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 10 months, starting 19 February 2026.

It is split into 4 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

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What the notice says

Devon County Council will be setting up an open framework for Independent and Alternative Education Support for Children and Young People in Devon. The framework will comprise the following Lots: Lot 1a - Pre-16 Education Placements for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) with independent schools, independent special schools or non-maintained special schools. Lot 1b - Post-16 Education Placements for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) with independent post-16 settings and independent special post-16 settings schools and colleges. Lot 2a - Bespoke packages of Alternative Education Provision support which form part of an educated other than at school (EOTAS) which has been named within a child or young person's statutory Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Lot 2b - Bespoke packages of Alternative Education Provision support to enable children and young people to reintegrate to their school or move onto another education setting.

Lots

LotTradeValue
Pre-16 Education Placements
19 February 2026 to 7 December 2026
What this lot covers

Pre-16 Education Placements for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) with independent schools, independent special schools or non-maintained special schools.

Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services, Training, Education services£357,063,000
Post-16 Education Placements
19 February 2026 to 7 December 2026
What this lot covers

Post-16 Education Placements for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) with independent post-16 settings and independent special post-16 settings schools and colleges.

Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services, Training, Education services£163,437,000
Alternative Education Provision (EOTAS)
19 February 2026 to 7 December 2026
What this lot covers

Bespoke packages of Alternative Education Provision support which form part of an educated other than at school (EOTAS) which has been named within a child or young person's statutory Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services, Training, Education services£59,179,170
Alternative Education Provision (Reintegration)
19 February 2026 to 7 December 2026
What this lot covers

Bespoke packages of Alternative Education Provision support to enable children and young people to reintegrate to their school or move onto another education setting.

Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services, Training, Education services£34,310,830

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 066261-2025

About the buyer

Devon County CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

90

Awards

69

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From notice 066261-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 17 October 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.